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Sterling Silver Combination Clock
Located in London, GB
This sterling silver combination clock of lozenge shape with attached handle, was made in France
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Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Combination Clock
Sterling Silver Combination Clock
H 3.35 in W 5.32 in D 3.15 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Clock or Compass
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
clock or compass; an addition to our silver timepiece collection. This exceptional antique Victorian
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Free mason Prohibition Hip Flask by Elgin E.A.M.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Manufacturing Co, Sterling Silver with the Monogram "MF" and a Masonic Square and Compasses Overall, this hip
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1910s American Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

Silver Brass Pocket Sundial Compass French, circa 1780
Located in Firenze, IT
covered by the seller (customs duties included). Silver brass octagonal dial with four engraved hour
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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver, Brass

18th Century Silver Pocket Compass by J&W Watkins
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century silver pocket compass signed by Watkins Charing cross, London The enamel compass
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Late 18th Century English Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael
Category

Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

Ebonized Compass Umbrella Stand
Located in Greenwich, CT
An ebonized umbrella stand with compass style top and base joined by turned legs and a top cross
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1920s English Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Wood

Victorian French Carriage Clock with Compass
Located in Norwich, GB
platform escapement. A compass is mounted on the top with bevelled glass, silvered dial and locking lever
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

19thc French Napoleon III Serving/ Nesting Tables with Bone Inlayset of 4
Located in Opa Locka, FL
, and compass detail. Lovely set.
Category

1890s French Napoleon III Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Wood

12 Sevres Louis Philippe Plates After The Originals- Chateau De Fontainebleau
Located in Bridgeport, CT
bunnies with a striking gold compass star in center of plate. Hallmarked on verso Chateau de F. Bleau. S
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Porcelain

Stunning Antique Oak & Glass and Coromandel Handles Serving Tray with Intarsia
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical and best condition antique serving tray with inlaid compass rose. If you are looking for
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Pair English Mahogany Serpentine Inlaid Cutlery Boxes on Bracket Feet 18th C
Located in Charleston, SC
interior of the mahogany canted lid has a compass rose star motif with contrasting satinwood and ebony
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Pair of George III Mahogany Knife Boxes
Located in Montreal, QC
compass rose. They retain their original pierced, inlaid and fret-carved liners for cutlery and also their
Category

Early 19th Century British George III Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of George III Mahogany Knife Boxes
Pair of George III Mahogany Knife Boxes
H 14 in W 8.5 in D 10.75 in
Pair of George 111 Inlaid Mahogany Knife Boxes
Located in Montreal, QC
are inlaid with an oval panel and inside with a compass rose in ebony and satinwood and crossbanded
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Early 19th Century British George III Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Mahogany

Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French silvered brass and brown leather Horse Racing binoculars stamped "Le Jockey Club Paris
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Antique Vineyard Setter's Compass, French, Brass, Surveyor's Instrument, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique vineyard setter's compass. A French, brass surveyor's instrument with mahogany
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Late 19th Century French Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Compass with Pocket Sundial, with Case, Bronze, Butterfield, Michael '1635-1724'
Located in Madrid, ES
Compass with pocket sundial, with case. Bronze. BUTTERFIELD, Michael (1635-1724). Paris, circa 1700
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Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Other

c.1900 French Sterling Silver Compendium
Located in Greenlawn, NY
The silver cube features a clock, compass, engraved Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales, a
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Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

1890s Sapphire Diamond Sterling Silver Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
set like a compass. The top of the pendant has a fancy bail loop with two more inlaid diamonds. The
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Brüder Figdor 1905 Austrian Art nouveau Belle Epoque Card Holder Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
/.999 sterling silver. The elegant design is fully decorated with drapes, bows and tassels and is
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Silver & 9K Gold Diamond Foliate Openwork Brooch in Fitted Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
diamonds. 4 further old mine cut diamonds, held within pinched silver settings are set to the compass
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Important Russian silver paper knife, Edward VII as a child, English royalty
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Rare and extremely important Russian silver paper knife, it was probably made as a presentation
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Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock
Located in London, GB
and silvered and gilt bronze. The white onyx base with timepiece in shaped bronze case, and rotating
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1880s French Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Guilmet, Retailed by Sewill, 1881
Located in Nantucket, MA
(London), circa 1881, an "industrial series" clock having a bronzed and silvered case in the form of the
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1880s French Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Bronze, Silver Plate

Very Rare Wind Vane Dial in the Manner of Whitehurst
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A George III period carved mahogany wind vane dial. The silvered engraved dial with all the points
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Late 18th Century English Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Mechanical Equatorial Sundial, Johann Michael Bergauer, Ante 1745
By Johann Michael Bergauer
Located in Milano, IT
Signed: Michael Bergauer Insprugg? Innsbruck? Ante 1745 Gilded and silvered brass; glass. Measures
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1730s Austrian Baroque Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

c.1800 Portable English Orrery by W. Robinson
Located in Greenlawn, NY
orientation of the inclination of the earth throughout the year, and has a compass rose in the center. The
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Early 1800s English Other Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Drawing Tools, WH Harling, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased draughtsman's set. An English, technical drawing case of silver nickel and
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Victorian Carriage Clock Barometer and Thermometer Set
Located in Norwich, GB
’ steel pointer. This set includes also includes a finely pivoted compass with silvered scale. The
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1880s French Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

18th Century Antique Georgian Satinwood Precision Barometer
Located in Devon, GB
inch circular silvered and engraved main scale has elaborate compass point central engraving. The
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18th Century English George III Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Satinwood

19th Century Mantel Clock "Astronomy", France circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
are busy mapping the starry sky around a celestial globe. Their tools such as compasses, rulers and
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Bronze

Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Cartographer's Instruments, Riefler, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel set of cartographer's instruments
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Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel architect or cartographer's
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Nickel

Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartography, Wichmann
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Displays a desirable aged patina Silver nickel tools with fine detail and light tones Presented within a
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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Nickel

Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
instruments Displays a desirable aged patina Brass and silver nickel tools offer contrasting tones Set
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Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Nickel

Antique Cartographer's Instrument Set, English, Surveyor's Tool Case, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cartographer's instrument set. An English, silver nickel surveyor's tool case
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Early 20th Century British Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Nickel

Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet
Located in London, GB
silvered case is in the form of a ship's quarter deck, set with a real and operating binnacled compass with
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1890s French Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Copper

Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
desirable aged patina Silver nickel tools in good order Fold-over carry case finished in dark blue hues
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Early 20th Century British Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Nickel

Magnificent Victorian 19th Century Toilet Box
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
. Rectangular in shape, this kit includes original Crystal containers, each accompanied by their silver and
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Wood

Magnificent Victorian 19th Century Toilet Box
Magnificent Victorian 19th Century Toilet Box
H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout Silver nickel tools in the highly regarded quality synonymous
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Early 20th Century German Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Nickel

Victorian Brass Clock and Barometer Set with Thermometer
Located in Norwich, GB
pointer. This set includes also includes a finely pivoted compass with silvered scale. The plinth
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1880s French Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Brass Surveyors Level by Troughton & Simms, London
By Troughton & Simms London
Located in Norwich, GB
original lacquer finish and spirit level. The compass has a three inch silvered register plate, fine
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
By Dent
Located in Amersham, GB
makers. The eight day twin fusee movement strikes on a blued steel gong behind a silvered arabic dial
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Early 1900s English High Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass, Steel

A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
H 18.9 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in
Oxidised Surveyors Level by Reid and Young
Located in Norwich, GB
by a central spirit level. Three and a half inch compass mounted below with silvered scale, locking
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1920s British Edwardian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

George V Silver Combination Opisometer, Vesta Case and Compass
By J. C. Vickery
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
reveal a silver gilt compartment for vestas. A compass set into one face with gold rim. Revolving brass
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1910s English Other Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

19th Century Brass Theodolite by S.P.Cohen, Glasgow
By S.P. Cohen, Glasgow
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
supports mounted on a vernier plate with silvered compass level and cross levels. 0 to 30 degrees
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1840s Great Britain (UK) Other Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Brass

Important Steuben Glass 'Mariners' Bowl-Sidney Waugh, Dated 1937 & Signed
By Steuben Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
signed and dated 1937 Steuben mythical carved Intaglio decorated with a central design of a compass
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Crystal

Early 20th Century Bronze Gimballed Compass by F.Smith & Sons
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
/ 10 in Composition Brass & glass Dial Silver Silvered Condition Good condition
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Early 20th Century British Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Bronze

A Baroque Gray and Silver Gilt Credenza
Located in New York, NY
The painted rectangular top decorated with a compass the beaded edge carved with acanthus leaves
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Silver Compass

A Baroque Gray and Silver Gilt Credenza
A Baroque Gray and Silver Gilt Credenza
H 40.5 in W 57.5 in D 25 in
Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London
By Dollond, London
Located in Brussels, BE
Early 19th century silver mounted Shagreen cased drawing instrument set by Dollond. A museum
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1820s English Early Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Shagreen

Exceptional 19th Century English Industrial Novelty Compendium Clock
By Bennett of London
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
aneroid barometer with signed silvered dial; to the right a 'Singer's Patent compass, the centre portion
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique 1890s Victorian Sterling Silver Compass Vesta Case
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English hallmarked sterling silver compass
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1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858
Located in Milan, IT
, ruler with double scale, silver compass, three compasses with different measures, different drawing pens
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1850s British Antique Silver Compass

Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858
Beautiful Compasses Mahogany Box, 1858
H 1.58 in W 10.83 in D 6.7 in
18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Georg Vogler). The octagonal gilt brass base has a glazed silver compass rose showing a magnetic
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18th Century Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver, Brass

17TH C FRENCH SILVER POCKET SUNDIAL COMPASS
Located in Essex, MA
A late 17th century French silver pocket sundial, engraved "Butterfield a Paris", by Michael
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Case, Compass
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and rare antique, Victorian era sterling silver vesta case with an inset compass
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Antique Silver Plate Mappin Sundial/Compass Money Clip
By Mappin Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Most unique money clip: a large figural "sundial" set with a small brass compass. Made and signed
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1910s British Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Compass Pendant Fob, Ships Wheel, Sterling Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
piece, crafted in sterling silver, well designed as a ships wheel with a central working compass. The
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elkington & Co. Incredible Silver Plate Covered Cup Trophy
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880-90s. Silver Plate, Elkington & Co., United Kingdom. Made at Queen Victoria's request
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1880s English Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Antique English Brass and Sterling Silver "Pocket Watch" Compass, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A most unusual pocket compass created in the form of a pocket watch, the case being made from
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Silver Compass

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

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Antique Silver Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique silver compass you’re looking for. Each antique silver compass for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. There are many kinds of the antique silver compass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique silver compass is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique silver compass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Butterfield Paris, Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd and Frederick Edmonds produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Silver Compass?

Prices for an antique silver compass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $150 and can go as high as $6,534, while the average can fetch as much as $1,593.
Questions About Antique Silver Compass
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique compasses work with the use of magnets. Compasses use a magnetized needle that can rotate to line up with the Earth’s magnetic field, pointing towards the magnetic north. The basic concept of how compasses work has not changed over several centuries and magnetic compasses continue to work well today. Shop a variety of antique compasses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.